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She now works with her daughter at their law firm

"My mother used to run a sporting goods store but she always wanted to be a lawyer. When the shop started going out of business she decided to go for it. At the age of 61 she passed the bar," the lawyer told the BBC.

"I started working for her as a legal assistant after a number of side jobs. Then as she approached retirement age I thought I would go to law school and get qualified myself.

"Going to law school later in life was an interesting experience. I generally got on with my class mates but many didn't realise I was in my forties.

"I hear people say they can't change jobs later in life but I say don't do that to yourself."

Ms Finocchi has some some advice for anyone wanting to switch careers. "It's never too late, but remember it has to be something you want to do."